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Author:   Joseph D. Collea
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.499kg
ISBN:  

9781476670751

ISBN 10:   1476670757
Pages:   295
Publication Date:   08 October 2018
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents List of Maps Preface and Acknowledgments Introduction  1. Welcome to the Empire State: The Journey Begins  2. An Overwhelming Reception: Western New York Is Lincoln Country  3. The Longest Day Begins: From Buffalo to Utica  4. Next Stop, Utica: Gateway to the Mohawk Valley  5. East Through the Valley: The Historic Route to the West in Reverse  6. Arrival in Albany: Political Considerations Rule the Day  7. The Last Leg Begins: Via an Improvised Route  8. Troy Rejoices: An Unexpected Visitor Is Readily Embraced  9. Down the Hudson Valley: The Run to New York City 10. New York City: The Last Stop in the Empire State 11. Final Hours in the Empire State: A Successful Stay Draws to an End 12. The Washington Years: When All the Joy Turned to Sorrow 13. Bringing the President Home: Funeral Arrangements Are Made 14. Return to New York: A City Pays Homage 15. Leaving the City: A Grand Procession to the Depot 16. Heading North: A Mournful Passage Up the Hudson Valley 17. Second Arrival in Albany: The State Capital Offers Its Last Respects 18. Into the Heartland: The Mohawk Valley Bids a Sad Farewell 19. From Utica to Syracuse: Places Large and Small Pay Homage 20. On Toward Buffalo: Western New York Offers Parting Tributes 21. Leaving the Empire State: The Long Goodbye Is Over Appendix A: Presidents and Trains Appendix B: Special Orders Governing the Safety of the Funeral Train Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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Impressively informative, exceptionally well researched...recommended --Midwest Book Review.

Author Information

After nearly 50 years in public education as a teacher and administrator, Joseph D. Collea, Jr., is now retired and lives in Scotia, New York.

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